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Jesse Sanchez of MLB.com reports that right-hander Vicente Padilla has agreed to a one-year, $3.25 million contract with the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks of Japan's Pacific League.

It's easy to see why he jumped at the opportunity, as it's unlikely that he received a comparable offer stateside. Padilla, 35, posted a 4.50 ERA and 51/15 K/BB ratio over 50 innings last season as a reliever with the Red Sox. There's a decent chance he could resurface in the majors after 2013. Wed, Jan 16, 2013 10:55:00 AM

The Red Sox haven't ruled out re-signing Padilla, but he seems likely to hold out for a guaranteed contract. The veteran right-hander resurrected his career as a setup man last season. Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe reports that Padilla is "on the radar of a few teams." Sun, Nov 4, 2012 07:11:00 PM

Padilla landed on the disabled list earlier this month with a right biceps strain, but he only ended up missing the minimum amount of time. The veteran right-hander returns to a 4.62 ERA and 43/11 K/BB ratio over 39 innings. Danny Valencia was optioned back to Triple-A in a corresponding roster move. Tue, Aug 21, 2012 03:59:00 PM

Red Sox placed RHP Vicente Padilla on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to August 6, with a right biceps strain.

Padilla has really struggled recently, so the Red Sox are hoping a couple weeks off will get him back on track physically. The veteran right-hander has a 4.62 ERA and 43/11 K/BB ratio over 39 innings this season. Clayton Mortensen was called up from Triple-A Pawtucket in a corresponding roster move. Wed, Aug 8, 2012 11:24:00 AM